CINCINNATI — Tide Services recently expanded its footprint in the Midwest, with Consolidated Cleaners, one of Tide’s largest franchise groups, acquiring seven Widmer’s Cleaners locations across the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Consolidated Cleaners already operates Tide Cleaners locations in South Florida, Charlotte and Cincinnati. The acquisition grows its regional presence, Tide says.

“Consolidated Cleaners has built a reputation for strong local operations and dependable guest care,” says Emily Schneider, vice president of franchise development at Tide Services. “Their leadership ensures that longtime Widmer’s customers will continue receiving the attentive service they’re used to, now supported by Tide Cleaners’ systems and standards.”

Led by Robert Lyons, Jonathan Kassolis, Mariel Licausi, Duke Kassolis and Alton Scavo, Consolidated Cleaners owns and operates 42 Tide Cleaners locations and more than 50 delivery routes, serving customers across five states. Tide notes that the group has been recognized repeatedly with Tide Franchisee of the Year and Rising Tide Awards.

“Widmer’s has been part of Cincinnati households for generations,” says Robert Lyons, president and CEO of Consolidated Cleaners. “Our goal is to honor that history — keeping teams in place, maintaining customer relationships and introducing improvements that make the experience even more reliable.”

All employees at the seven Widmer’s locations will remain with the stores, the company says, ensuring stability for customers who rely on the cleaners for daily and special-occasion garment care.

Under the ownership of Consolidated Cleaners, the stores will transition to Tide Cleaners over time, including enhancements to customer communication, service consistency and operational support.